US lifts sanctions on Malian officials linked to Russian Wagner Group

US lifts sanctions on Malian officials linked to Russian Wagner Group

The United States has lifted sanctions on three senior Malian officials who were previously designated for their ties to Russia's Wagner Group, the Treasury Department announced Feb. 27.

US lifts sanctions on top Malian officials as ties improve

DAKAR, Feb 27 - The U.S. has lifted sanctions targeting three senior Malian officials for their relationship with Russia's mercenary group Wagner, according to a notification from the Treasury Department, as bilateral relations improve. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US Lifts Sanctions On Malian Officials As Relations Improve

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The U.S. has lifted sanctions targeting three senior officials of the Malian government for their relationship with Russia’s mercenary group Wagner, a notification from the Treasury Department says, as bilateral ties improve. The Trump administration has put behind it concerns about dealing with military-led governments in Africa’s Sahel region, instead focusing on shared interests like the growing potency of jihadist grou…